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Hacks related to furniture and other objects in the bedroom, as well as activities that normally take place in the bedroom.

Hacks related to furniture and other objects in the bedroom, as well as activities that normally take place in the bedroom.

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Where to put used-but-usable clothes (a.k.a. alternative to "The Chair")?

We all know The Chair. The Chair where you put the clothes clean enough not to go in the laundry, but not enough to go back in the wardrobe. The Chair that looks like this: It exists because you plan to wear those clothes again in the near future,…
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How can I black out a bright bedroom at night?

I am in University and this is my first time living in the city. I am so used to having a completely dark bedroom and now my bedroom is always so bright from the lights that I cannot sleep at all. I am living in residence so I am not allowed to…
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How can I overcome using the snooze function of my alarm clock?

Every morning when my alarm clock wakes me up, I need very badly to use the snooze function which turns off the alarm for some minutes and starts it again. This costs me 10-40 minutes every morning... It doesn't matter how long I sleep. I just can't…
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Waking up in the morning when standard alarms fail

I tend to sleep through alarm clocks. Is there a reliable way to wake myself up in the morning? I've tried setting the alarm to beep, music, talk radio, various volumes, using multiple alarms and so forth, but I still seem to be able to sleep…
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Sleeping in a noisy environment

I recently moved into a shared house with 3 other roommates (4 if you count the couple as 2 people) on the main floor. It's also close to a busy street. At night the noise sometimes disturbs me. Sources of noise: cars and trucks going by music from…
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How to wake up without waking up other people in the same room

Every day, I need to wake up at 7, and my girlfriend has to wake up at 8. This is all part of a carefully scheduled day plan and a compromise of both standing up sometime in between is not an option. How would I wake up without waking her up? I…
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How to quickly cool off a room without a fan?

So, it may be the middle of winter in Canada, but my room is always stifling hot due to a few of things. For one, I have two computers (one of which is usually running) and those produce a lot of heat. Another thing is that I haven't found a way to…
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How to get rid of Bedbugs?

Is there any natural or other way of getting rid of bedbugs? Is there any kind of chemical with another purpose that also works to kick out the bedbugs that is available in the market? I know that there are pest control services available, but they…
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What is an inexpensive way to warm my sheets before getting in them?

In the winter we keep our house colder than we do in the summer. As a result, my sheets are always colder than I'd like them to be before I get in them. I sleep in my boxers regardless of the time of year because it's the most comfortable for me, so…
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How to stop fitted sheets from creeping off a mattress after sleeping on it?

We have a king size bed with a really thick and heavy mattress. Before going to bed, I ensure that the fitted sheet is pulled tight around the mattress. Every morning, without exception, the sneaky fitted sheet has crept out from underneath the…
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How to read in bed without upsetting my wife?

Before I fall asleep, I like to get into my bed and do some reading. My wife however likes to fall asleep as soon as she is in bed. I have a small lamp on my side which I use but it scatters too much light into the room and bothers her and she can't…
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How to prevent bed movement's noises when having sex?

Little bit of context I've always lived in a house. The same goes for my girlfriend. Now we moved together, but we are living in an apartment. We are not used to some of the noises/closeness that people living in that kind of buildings face. The…
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How to have cross ventilation in a single window room?

I live in a two bedroom house and my room only has one window. The wall adjacent to the door on the left has the single window. Next to the window is a bathroom. The room overlooks the front of the house in a apartment style building, so outside the…
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Tips for getting out of bed quicker in the mornings?

Every night I tell myself, 'well I just stand up and do my morning routine'. My morning routine is efficient and brilliant, it contains a workout, coffee, and always plenty of time to start the day without a hurry. But I'm annoyed about the amount…
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What can I use to keep my daughter from falling off the bed?

I've tried using pillows on each side of the mattress but they just don't stay put. I've tried rolling/folding up extra comforters but they unfold and fall off the bed. Any suggestions as to what I can use at the ends of the mattress to prevent…
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